Welcome to the official North Carolina Interpreters and Transliterators Licensing Board website. Interpreters, transliterators, consumers, and those with a general interest in the field will find information about the process for obtaining a license for interpreting or transliterating in the state of North Carolina.
| Please note that the NCITLB is for interpreters and transliterators who work specifically with deaf and hard of hearing people and those who interact with them. It is not meant for individuals who interpret between two spoken languages. |
Upcoming Board Meeting:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Location: Central Pines Regional Council, 4307 Emperor Blvd, Ste 110, Durham, NC
Meeting Room: Long Leaf Conference Room
Beginning at 10 am
All Board meetings and forums are open to the public. You may attend in person (if meeting being held in person), or if you would like to attend a meeting or forum remotely please access meeting links on the Board meeting page here.
**2025 License Renewal Information**
The application submission system for 2025 is open.
License renewals are due on or before September 30 annually.
Proposed and Approved Changes to Statute and Rules
Proposed Rule (21 NCAC 25 .0202) – Application package and requirements for licensure
Public Hearing – September 10, 2025
Comment period ends – October 14, 2025
Proposed changes to statute – HB854
Approved Permanent Rule (21 NCAC 25 .0202) – Additional Pathways to Licensure
Effective February 1, 2025
Approved Permanent Rule (21 NCAC 25 .0701) – Schedule of Penalties
Effective August 1, 2025